The Repair Room

08/10/2025

PM page to get booked in folks, time to get moving freely and without pain

08/10/2025

Most women in this age bracket that I treat in the clinic, suffer from this, or a related shoulder injury (impingement etc.). I’ve treated several clients successfully. It’s a very painful & debilitating injury.

I can help ⛑️ don’t suffer.

Dry needling, sports massage and sports taping works wonders 😉

“Frozen shoulder” is a real condition causing stiffness and difficulty in raising the arm. It mostly affects women, striking peri- or post-menopausal women more commonly than anyone else. The painful affliction can last for years—but has long been ignored by medical researchers who doubted its existence. New treatments may finally promise a cure.

Learn more about frozen shoulder and how it might finally be addressed: https://on.natgeo.com/3VNB9lu

07/10/2025

Dry needling the piriformis muscle can be very effective, in easing nerve pain from the glute and help prevent pain from travelling down the leg.

07/10/2025

Jaw pain, clicking, or tightness? Let’s talk about TMJ.

Your TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull — and when it becomes irritated or dysfunctional, it can cause a surprising amount of pain & discomfort.

Common causes include:

Jaw clenching or teeth grinding (often linked to stress)

Poor posture and neck tension

Muscle imbalances through the neck and shoulders

Previous jaw or facial injury

You might notice:
• Pain, stiffness or clicking when opening your mouth
• Headaches, ear pain or pressure
• Tightness through the face, neck or shoulders
• Difficulty chewing or yawning fully

At The Repair Room, we take a hands-on, targeted approach to reduce pain, restore movement, and get your jaw functioning as it should.

Our treatments may include:

Dry Needling to release deep muscle tension

Trigger Point Therapy & Sports Massage to ease tight muscles

Cupping & IASTM to improve mobility and circulation

Infrared Light Therapy to reduce inflammation and promote healing

Spinal & Peripheral Mobilisations to restore alignment and function

If you’re struggling with TMJ pain, you don’t have to just live with it — book an assessment at The Repair Room and start your journey toward a more comfortable, pain-free jaw.

23/09/2025

🧠 Tension Headaches: What You Need to Know

Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. They typically feel like a constant, dull pressure or tightness across the forehead, temples, or the back of the head and neck.

Typical triggers include:

Stress and muscle tension

Poor posture or long hours at a desk

Eye strain and fatigue

Overtraining at the gym, which can overload the neck and shoulder muscles

How we can help:
Our clinic combines evidence-based treatments—spinal mobilisation, dry needling, cupping, infrared light therapy, and sports massage—to address both muscular tightness and joint restriction.

We have successfully supported many clients in managing not only tension headaches, but also migraines, helping to reduce frequency, intensity, and recurrence.

📅 If you’re troubled by ongoing headaches, don’t ignore the signs—book a session today and take proactive steps towards lasting relief.

22/09/2025

Tech Neck is real!

The future looks very different 😬

16/09/2025

20/08/2025

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17/08/2025

Struggling with Headaches or Migraines? Your Muscles Might Be the Culprit

Many headaches and migraines are not just about the brain—they often start in tight muscles in your neck, shoulders, jaw, and head. Key contributors include:

Trapezius & Neck Muscles: Tension here can radiate pain to the head and temples.

Jaw Muscles (Masseter & Temporalis): Clenching or grinding your teeth can trigger tension headaches.

Temporalis: Tightness in this muscle on the side of your head can cause temple pain and migraines.

Common Triggers:

Stress and anxiety

Teeth clenching or grinding (bruxism)

Poor posture or long hours at a desk

Overtraining or repetitive strain

Lack of sleep and dehydration

How Sports Massage & Trigger Point Therapy Can Help:

Releases tension in key muscles contributing to headache pain

Reduces muscle knots that refer pain to the head

Improves blood flow and eases stiffness in the neck, jaw, and shoulders

Promotes relaxation, helping to prevent recurring headaches

✨ By addressing the muscular component of headaches and migraines, you can reduce frequency, intensity, and discomfort—getting back to feeling like yourself again.

Book a session at The Repair Room to experience relief from headaches and migraines today.

16/08/2025

Tight Shoulders? Stiff Upper Back? It Could Be Your Rhomboids!

Deep tension between your shoulder blades can cause pain, referred aches, and restricted movement—making everyday tasks feel uncomfortable. Common triggers include desk work, heavy lifting, and sports like rowing, swimming, or tennis.

The Repair Room can help:

Sports Massage to release tight muscles and knots

Peripheral Mobilisations to improve shoulder and spine movement

Feel better, move easier, and take care of your posture. Book your treatment at The Repair Room today!

15/08/2025

👣 Struggling with Plantar Fasciitis?
That stabbing heel pain when you take your first steps in the morning can make walking, training, or even standing unbearable.

IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation) is one of my go-to treatments for Plantar Fasciitis.

How IASTM helps:
✅ Reduces pain & inflammation in the plantar fascia and surrounding tissues
✅ Improves function & mobility so walking and training feel easier
✅ Speeds up recovery by stimulating healing in the fascia

Common causes of Plantar Fasciitis:
• Overuse from running or walking long distances
• Poor footwear with little arch support
• Tight calf muscles or Achilles tendon
• Sudden increase in activity
• Standing for long periods on hard surfaces

Alongside IASTM, I also offer cupping therapy and infrared light therapy to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and speed recovery — so you can get back to moving pain-free.

📍 Based in Arbroath — helping you walk, train, and live without foot pain.

16/06/2025

My not so wee niece’s team 🤩
well done girls 🥇

🥇our first place u13 girls relay dream team 💪💪